U.S. corporations seem to be preparing for the possibility of unusually difficult times ahead.
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About this time of year, the pre-Christian Vikings would be preparing for their annual winter solstice festival.
The company seems to be preparing for a possible change at the top.
Folks who outwardly seem happy may be preparing for combat a la divorce.
In fact, investors should be preparing for the potential that downside positioning may become the way to go before long.
England are well aware of what Scotland can do, and we will be preparing for the best Scottish performance ever.
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North Korea does not appear to be preparing for further military attacks, which could calm the tensions with South Korea, Crowley said.
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If you are an England fan and you read the Sun or the Daily Star, you will be preparing for the Steve McClaren era.
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Ms Jones said that councils were being expected to prepare for the proposals "without knowing exactly what they are supposed to be preparing for".
The council may be preparing for a modest revision of the results, giving Mr Mousavi a few more votes, probably in a few days' time.
At a time when banks are supposed to be preparing for the brave new deregulated financial world, they must instead throw good money after bad.
Recent reports from South Korean and US bodies which monitor North Korea's nuclear test sites had said North Korea could be preparing for a third test.
If he had to do it all over again, Murry would be preparing for a state tournament run with his former North Central High School teammates.
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Exchange-traded funds are not required to pay brokerage firms a 12-b1 fee to be held in an account, but one ETF company appears to be preparing for this.
Jackson looked to be preparing for another kick at goal, but instead hoisted a cross-kick to the wing for Haughton to collect and go in unopposed under the posts.
And speculation abounds, fed by defectors and South Korean analysts, that the north may be preparing for a third nuclear test in defiance of United Nations Security Council resolutions.
The Kremlin's ultimate aim remains unclear: it could be trying to scare the protest movement and break it apart, or it may be preparing for a large-scale political trial.
Although there's chatter that Chang, who owns 100% of the company with his wife, may be preparing for a public offering, for once he doesn't appear to be in a hurry.
In recent weeks reports from both the US and South Korea have described activity at North Korea's nuclear test sites, sparking concerns North Korea could be preparing for a third test.
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The Taliban, who control almost 90% of the country, are said to be preparing for a big offensive against forces loyal to Ahmad Shah Masoud, who controls the north-eastern provinces and the strategic Panjshir valley.
On Thursday, Pyongyang said it was "compelled to declare that security cannot be guaranteed for South Korean civil airplanes" in its airspace, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported, adding to concerns that Pyongyang may be preparing for a missile launch.
With just under 10km to the finish line -- and a handy time advantage of 50 seconds -- the leading pack looked to be preparing for a sprint finish, but Uran made a break for it, and surprisingly Vinokourov was the only rider to respond.
The sentence for Mr. Bae complicates efforts by the U.S. and South Korea to lower tensions on the Korean peninsula as Pyongyang is thought to be preparing for a possible missile test from its east coast and has shut down a joint industrial zone with the South.
Morgan was in the outside position and looked to be preparing herself for a push.
Even the Fed seems to be preparing markets for that probability with its recent statements, and speeches by individual Fed governors.
Earlier this fall, there was speculation that Chelsea might be preparing to run for elected office.
British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia were reported to be preparing to apply for antitrust immunity from the United States.
Shares of Eastman Kodak (EK) are sharply lower today after news that the company could be preparing to file for bankruptcy.
It is this coolly ambitious streak that fuels speculation that Leung may quietly be preparing to run for Hong Kong chief executive when Tung Chee Hwa's term ends in 2002.
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